() Seeing Ma Yue turn around and leave without any affection, Li Ru felt bitterness in his mouth. He knew that this time, for Dong Zhuo's old men, it was really a critical moment of life and death.

, and as the counselor of these people, he felt powerless for a while, and could only watch the situation become faster.

"Whatever you did to my Ma family today, I will repay tenfold tomorrow!" These were the last words left by Ma Yue when he was ordered to rush to the aid of Gu Zang. At that time, although Li Ru felt a little bit in his heart

I was uneasy, but I didn't expect that things would take such a turn, and the situation would suddenly reverse within a few days. Now it seems that everything was based on Ma Yue's expectations, so it was really difficult for both parties to have any room for change.

"Actually, there is no room for change. Ever since our lord was killed, it is impossible for us in the Xiliang Army to truly reach a consensus. It's just because the Ma family is more special than us, so we can concentrate for the time being.

To deal with his family. But even so, he

He can also completely reverse the situation, this person is indeed amazing! And where should I go?" After standing for a long time and thinking for a long time, Li Ru finally made a decision. He raised his head suddenly, stepped forward, and walked out of the house.

If you go, staying in Guzang City won't help, so let's think of another way.

After learning that Li Ru was leaving Guzang, Ma Teng felt a little uneasy: "Yue'er, do you think we should let him go? If he makes unfavorable remarks about us and refuses to save us, I'm afraid

It’s not a good thing for us either.”

Ma Yue chuckled lightly: "Father, there is no need to be so worried. The situation is now very favorable for us. Are we still afraid of people saying sarcastic remarks? Everyone has seen our previous experiences. They are unkind.

First of all, it is natural for us not to save them this time.

What's more, the only thing that can truly convince people is strength. As long as we can replace these Dong Zhuo's old troops and become the de facto strongest force in Xiliang, how can others criticize us for this? So, let him go.

But we’re not doing nothing.”

"What else is there to do?" Ma Teng asked hurriedly. He had clearly felt that the opportunity for the Ma family to rise was close at hand, so he was even more eager to get things done.

"Send out some troops to cut off the connection between Lintao and other places where Dong Zhuo's old troops are entrenched and the official and military areas, thus completely cutting off their way of survival." Ma Yue said and looked at Wang Feng aside: "Brother Wang, this matter is

I owe it to you and you

Those brothers. Back then, you were strong men who had been in Xiliang for many years. You must be extremely familiar with the environment here. I would like to ask you to take action and lead people to block all roads that may deliver food to the government and military. I wonder what you can do.

Are you there?"

Wang Feng nodded at that time and said: "This is no problem. Although we people have not done these things for many years, our experience over the years is still there. It is not difficult to block the road for a period of time! Young Master, General, you just

Look, I won't let a grain of food go to the government this time!" After saying this, he was already a little excited.

After following Ma Yue, although he had made some achievements over the years, he always felt that his abilities could not be used. Today, Ma Yue entrusted him with the task that Wang Feng was most familiar with, and he naturally had to do his best.

He can do everything he can to get things done, so that he can have a place in the Ma family after the rise of the Ma family in the future.

Ma Yue smiled happily and said encouragingly: "I believe in the ability of Brother Wang and your brothers, you will not let us down. Without further ado, you will lead people to take action. How many people are needed to help, you can ask

We want, now that we have no enemies, we can send out troops to deal with everything."

"Here!" Wang Feng agreed loudly and left in a hurry.

Then, Ma Yue came to Li Ru again and personally sent him to the city gate. Seeing the other person's disappointed and slightly helpless expression, Ma Yue smiled: "Brother Wen You, personally, I

I appreciate your ability very much, and I am also very grateful for your help to me all the time. But this time, what is related to the future of our Ma family is our own survival, so please forgive me for having to put aside the past.

Everything."

"I understand." Li Ru, who had already figured out the connection, nodded and said with a wry smile: "In fact, during this period, they - including myself, have been very unfair to you. If you want to change your situation, you must

Do something. So I can understand the choice you made today. But there is one thing I still have to tell you. When some people are pushed into despair, they may do the same.

Something will happen that will surprise you."

Ma Yue smiled and was not frightened by Li Ru's threatening words: "I know what you want to say. Do you think that after falling into despair, Niu Fu and the others might cooperate with the Qiang people and work together

Deal with us. I wonder if my guess is correct?"

Li Ru was silent and acquiesced. After a while, he said: "I hope you can distinguish the importance of it, and don't really bring an irreversible disaster to us in Xiliang."

"I don't think they will do this, because if they do, the people under their command will fall apart immediately, and then these people will be available to me. On the contrary, I hope that such a situation can happen." Ma Yue said.

He had his own opinions and said confidently: "So this time, they have to obey our wishes and fight head-on with the Qiang people, otherwise..."

Li Ru saw that his threatening words could not persuade Ma Yue to change his mind, so he had to get on the horse after another sigh. He knew that there was only one way for him to go, but he didn't know that Ma Yue

Did he already anticipate his next move and plan it calmly to trap them in a desperate situation?

Just as Ma Yue guessed, after Li Ru left Guzang, he did not rush back to Guanwu to live and die with those people, but went east to Lintao. Because he knew very well that although Guzang Tun

The release of all supplies for the army does not mean that the food in their hands is only there. Because in Lintao, the birthplace of Dong Zhuo's tribe, there are still nearly 10,000 cans of food as a backup. Once the food in front is exhausted,

, the last ten thousand grains hidden here can be used.

So now he returns to Lintao just to use this last trump card to break the crisis set by the Ma family. Of course, in addition to this reason, Li Ru also chooses to return to Lintao for his own consideration. He knows very well that with his own ability, he can

If you return to Guanwu, you may not be able to enter the city with all your body. And even if you do, it's likely to be a disaster, so it's better to stay outside and think of other options.

He walked quickly all the way again, and within two days, he returned to Lintao again. There were only a few thousand defenders here, and they looked much more deserted than before. I don't know if it was a psychological effect, but Li Ru always felt that when he returned here again

This city seems a little lifeless, and it seems that everything that belongs here will disappear soon.

However, after entering the city, Li Ru put this strange thought aside and immediately called Hu Chang, the general who was staying in the city, to him: "How much food is left in the granary in the city now?"

"Ah?" Hu Changke didn't know what was happening ahead. He was a little surprised when he saw Li Ru coming back in a hurry and asking about the food situation. After a long while, he said: "It should be about six thousand.

Because there has been a spring famine recently, the people around here have borrowed grain."

Since the Xiliang Army wants to establish a foothold in Xiliang, it must have a good relationship with the people here, otherwise it will be very difficult to recruit troops and collect food in the future. Now that they have food in their hands, and the people are experiencing a spring famine

, naturally I would borrow some food from them to tide over the difficulties.

Because he knew that there was sufficient food on the front line, Hu Chang, who had the duty of guarding the land, did not think much about it and lent half of the food in the warehouse half a month ago.

When Li Ru heard this, his face was desolate, and the grain had been loaned out, and he was afraid that it would be impossible to get it back in the short term. There was only 6,000 cans of grain, which could only provide the army with less than five days of supplies.

This is really a drop in the bucket.

But at this time, he didn't care to pursue Hu Chang's self-assertion. After a moment of silence, he said: "From now on, not a single grain in our warehouse can be given to the people. Then, you quickly mobilize your manpower,

Pack up the grain and send it to the front to provide supplies to General Niu and others in the front."

"Ah?" Hu Chang was startled again and couldn't help but said: "Mr. Li, what are you doing? Aren't we preparing to plant tens of thousands of grains in Guzang? Why do we need to transfer the grain here?"

"This... of course has its reasons. But it's a very important matter, but I can't reveal it. You just have to act as ordered!" Li Ru couldn't imagine that this would cause chaos in Lintao City, so he ordered in a strong tone.

.

Seeing this, Hu Jian had no choice but to agree in a low voice, and then went down to prepare everything. Watching him leave, Li Ru clenched his fists tightly: "The situation is getting worse. I hope there is room for recovery, otherwise the rest of us

People's future will really be completely controlled by the Ma family. I hope my lord has a spirit in heaven and can protect us!"

Six thousand grains of grain were quickly taken out and loaded onto grain trucks. Under the escort of thousands of sergeants, they headed west one after another. But they did not know that at this time, on the way to the official and military
Chapter completed!